The trial for Fernando Ramirez, a 30-year-old from San Clemente, is set to begin on October 5. Ramirez is accused of driving his vehicle into a crowd outside an East Hollywood nightclub, injuring more than 30 people on July 19, 2025. The incident occurred after Ramirez was reportedly removed from the club for disruptive behavior and intoxication.

Charges and Incident Details

Ramirez faces 39 counts of assault with a deadly weapon and 45 counts of attempted murder. Prosecutors allege that he intentionally drove onto the sidewalk on North Vermont Avenue, targeting a crowd gathered outside the nightclub. The crash, reported around 2 a.m., also involved a food vending cart, according to law enforcement officials.

LAPD Commander Lillian Carranza stated that the crash appeared to be intentional. The chaotic scene escalated when an alleged vigilante, identified as Efrain Villalobos from Lawndale, shot Ramirez in the lower back after he was pulled from his vehicle. Villalobos faces charges of assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Upcoming Court Proceedings

Ramirez is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on July 14. It remains unclear if he has legal representation to speak on his behalf. The case has drawn significant attention due to the number of injuries and the involvement of a vigilante shooter.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.